UNBELIEVABLE SUP Experience in EMPTY VENICE CANALS // S05E14

[@KombiLife]

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[@paxwallacejazz]

Leah is such a gift she trumps any missing footage or equipment.

[@violetgutierrez5315]

Agree, I feel he gets a little snippy with her but she's a gem. He better take care of her

[@MrFastFarmer]

Hugs to Leaha

[@coolboxadventures6942]

I know! Poor Leah. Her happiness is way more important. Hope she's okay.

[@mwndjddjdhdbbf8408]

This aged like milk

[@rshutube]

For future GoPro usage over water, recommend attaching it to a floatation piece. There are a bunch of options made for GoPro for all types of setup.

[@KombiLife]

yeah we have one but it wont float the clamp too.

[@LysergikFuneral]

@@KombiLife I had the same issue, so I used a rubber band to wrap some bubble wrap around the arm of the clamp. That provided more than enough buoyancy.

[@JakeMillerDoesTravel]

What a unique and fun way to explore the area!

[@johnhenry9947]

Totally agree!

[@KombiLife]

honestly I can't believe it's not more popular, SUP in Venice was a great experience

[@miika5062]

Awesome to have the guide speak in the video! Interesting stuff!

[@e-curb]

17:17 The reverse gear in your gearbox is extremely fragile. When you want to back up a hill, it is best to spend the time to turn around so you don't have to stress the reverse gear.

[@tommyboy8818]

When near water , attatch camera to a floating boat key chain made of dense foam and brightly colored!

[@simonwillmott5206]

Hi guys. Same starter issue on my 1976 T2. Changed for a powerlite gear reduction starter and it’s awesome. 2 bolts and 1 hours work including tea breaks. But my engine is less refined than yours!

[@daltonmay752]

I like how your dog rides the paddle boards with you, wish my dog could cooperate like that

[@KombiLife]

I think it's the benefit of spending so much time together, the bond is strong with that one.

[@loanza3297]

Don't compare dogs!!!! I m sure your dog can do amazing things what his dog can't do!

[@daltonmay752]

@@loanza3297 she can catch rabbits and be really loud, and that’s pretty much it

[@loanza3297]

@@daltonmay752 well, there's never too late (until it's too late). Teach her something ^^.

[@gabbrysnature9413]

i live at garda lake in fact, the Germans come to Italy every summer, and at Lake Garda there are only cars with German registration numbers. no Italians and now its the fisrt year that italians enjoy they country

[@Chefmaks]

To be fair especially north of lago di garda there are still a lot of native german speakers living there

[@KombiLife]

Let us know if you find our camera. Points if you can spot the movie quote. 🧐

[@TPBurrow]

Back to the future? "Where we are going we don't need roads"

[@KombiLife]

@@TPBurrow So fast the video has been live 3 minutes! - nice one!

[@EarthWalkerMan]

I would come and dive to find it, but unfortunately at the moment due to restrictions I can't leave my town...I hope this video gets shared a lot so some brave Venetian sees it and goes to pick it up. Greetings from Slovenia.

[@paxwallacejazz]

Also I know that any serious excavations of the Venitian canals almost any area would more than pay for itself in both historical and monetary value many many times over. Once while getting a ride from a jazz gig back to where I left the car, the boat driver restaurateur insisted on partying with his pals on other boats till dawn which included fishing out a beautiful but largely unconscious party girl. I couldn't completely relax because I was worried that my gear would end up at the bottom. 🤷‍♂️🎹🎶

[@clivematthew-wilson7918]

You may need a new starter, but first check the voltage getting to the starter solenoid. If it's not 12 volts or close to it, then install a relay between the starter wire from the key and the starter wire on the top of the solenoid. You can buy the relay and wire at any motor parts store. About an hour to fit. At best it may solve the problem. At worst it won't make the situation any worse.

[@hnritube12]

Starting your car with a refusing starter motor can sometimes be done with a hit of that hammer, but that do not last. You need a new starter motor, or refurbish this one. Using the 'hammer method' works only a few times!

[@jimmccann320]

Shame about the loss of equipment, the vlog still had plenty of good footage, though. I was in that area of Tuscany last year, at Antognolla Golf and La Bagnaia Golf Resort -- lovely landscape.

[@paxwallacejazz]

You know one of the coolest cheapest skipped over locations in Italy is Calabria in the south.

[@barbart_]

theres a LOT of cool, skipped locations in italy:D

[@manonboucher1036]

Paddle boarding Venice! How cool!!! Sorry about your camera! Great drone shots of Venice. Great episode again!

[@KombiLife]

thanks for joining us manon

[@peterjohnston7370]

Your starter solenoid is faulty you can get it repaired as its far cheaper than a new one, Don't keep driving with out getting it fixed as you may find yourself stuck in a very awkward place that may cost you more to get out of than the price a fixing the problem.

[@MarcusTDM]

Losing a camera happens to all film makers at some point. It’s gutting but could’ve been worse. A lesson I guess is to have a float attached if on water! I love Italy.

[@nickwilliams1108]

Wow! Drove from the UK to Venice in August and stayed at the same campsite. Great to see it and Venice again!

[@sunbeam5915]

That was fortuitous to be in Venice when it is so beautiful and quiet. I’ve only spent time in Tuscany. It was beautiful and extremely hot. The food was delicious and the Etruscan walls and other architecture lovely.

[@Aaron-P]

It would be so lovely to see you two meet up with Sara & Luca from Leave Everything And Wander!

[@KombiLife]

hopefully we can someday, they seem like nice people

[@bangkokwalks8875]

This is pure joy to watch my friend! This is what I am striving for in my videos!

[@catzcradle]

Must have tapped on my Vanagon starter a hundred different times, praying for a start before finally replacing the starter and liberating my worried mind. Hope you find liberation soon too, it's such a relief! 😉👍

[@KombiLife]

Fingers crossed!

[@f.f.4862]

Molto bello il vostro tour per la Toscana anche perché io sono Toscana😊..quindi approvo in pieno!!! Complimenti per tutti i vostri viaggi!...è molto piacevole immergersi nell'acqua calda in inverno! Ci sono molte Terme nel sud della Toscana ed io e mio marito ci andiamo spesso con il nostro vecchio VW e poi ci sono tanti bellissimi luoghi da visitare qui..sarebbe bello incontrarvi per un bel bicchiere di vino rosso insieme!

[@Stoic-of-Rome]

Are you deliberately going from one Covid hotspot to the next? LOL How many times per day do you change to a clean mask? How are you cleaning them properly in the van?

[@LonelyPickle-m4r]

You can get Starter Motors most places for old Vdubs, all the main parts suppliers ship worldwide too.

[@paxwallacejazz]

It's Italian Disneyland pretty much a Museum only. Not a living thriving creative nexus. Its just a tourist industry. The only folks who can afford to live there are so rich that they live all over the world. All the regular people who actually work in Venice most of them commute from Mestre etc..

[@sameabuzzin]

I had the issue with tge starting on my kombi, a new ignition switch, that cost pennies was the fault. The degradation of contacts on the starter wire wasnt allowing enough current to flow to operate said solenoid. I now have a switch on a long wire that i can plug in the engine bay that cuts out the ignition switch, both allowing me to start the van from the engine room or when under the van looking at issues

[@Stu28732]

Trust me lea you won’t be the last one to loose Gopro 7 in the water trust me.. I have done it as well cried for week,so you are now in the gonepro club. Lol 😂 gutted for you as Ben says bye bye footage. Take care guys be safe. 💕🇬🇧.

[@fraukew.2320]

You have such an adventurous and brave dog! My dogs don‘t go on my SUP...they are afraid of the water.😁

[@TimeturnerJ]

I've been to Venice three times, and you're right, that's _by far_ the emptiest I've ever seen it! The small alleyways are usually empty enough, but the big streets? They're usually so bustling that you can't walk without nearly being squished in the crowd. Venice is far from as romantic as one would think, in non-pandemic times. :') Tourists everywhere. Also, not sure if you were being sarcastic or not about the prospect of bathing in the hot spring in that village's town square, but it seems hot enough to boil? Unless it's only blubbering because it's a spring, but I wouldn't risk it. Not all hot springs are safe, after all. The bath you found looks absolutely lovely though. ☺️ Man, I miss hot springs. I could definitely use a good soak in one.

[@bobjoncas2814]

...good to see you are enjoying your trip,,,stay safe...

[@markclayton626]

Wonderful vid apart from the GoPro accident, I can assure you I probably felt as bad as you guys that going in the water, I was gutted for you and Leah. Keep up the great content guys, love your vids as always ❤️👍

[@KombiLife]

Cheers Mark, thanks for tuning in.

[@stevejames9221]

My 65 van had intermittent start problems that ended up being a bad ground strap between the engine and the body.

[@lonniereynolds7370]

You need a floating GO PRO!!!! What a bummer. Time to invent a floatation device for GO PROs!!!!

[@icascone]

I grew up in Italy and learned a lot about Venice in this video!

[@louishibbs5133]

I,be never used a go pro camera..the new 9 is very nice..to stop from losing it can I attach a parachute cord? I am on the water alot..

[@gardnep]

Hot water baths in Oz are at least 39 degrees C.

[@barbart_]

yaay you came to my area! i filmed on the canals of Venice on a lot on different type of boats but never a sub :D good job, bravi

[@thinkpink26]

The Italian guide in Venice was good, I wish guides were always that interesting.

[@rvliscious]

Beautiful footage of Venice! Too bad about the GoPro. So quiet in the streets, very special to see. We enjoyed watching this episode! Cheers from Pet & Pat

[@KombiLife]

Thank you so much 😊

[@nickthomas181]

I missed the James Bond Gondola coming out of the canal and tootling around At Marks Square that would have been a cherry on da cake.Sorry about your go. pro. Still Venice is the city of love........

[@KombiLife]

Cheers Nick, hope you're keeping well

[@nickthomas181]

@@KombiLife And the best to the three of you!

[@orcaflotta7867]

Check bendix of the starter motor, or get a completely new starter motor. Life will be so much easier and better.

[@Okkebeltman]

Still stuck in France (as you guys expected). A well got a comfy spot.

[@KombiLife]

happy to hear you are doing well, stay safe

[@BruceLee-qi6gv]

"Where we are going we don't need road's" back to the future quote there haha!

[@billinns7676]

You two looked a bit annoyed with each other this week.... Whatever you did apologize to Leah. LOL Can't wait to get back to traveling.

[@craigme2583]

Great to see Venice. Surprised Paddle boards are allowed, tourism is very controlled by you know who. You rented them? And not sure if id want my feet in that water? 💩 magical seeing it deserted. I was there 3 yrs ago. Alaska must be the only dog there...thanks for great vid.

[@0HARE]

Beautiful Italy. What a joy.

[@emmiwasabi3901]

Loved the conspiracy theory part :D

[@bendesignsmedia]

Venice is amazing, I hope they come out of this all ok. Sorry for your GoPro and especially the footage! Stay safe guys

[@randyhowesfamily]

2 words - "Magnet Fishing". Always have a magnet and line on you when near water, canals or any other type GoPro sports. Or tether a line to your belt. lol

[@irenesutton3812]

Its best to get out of Italy right now, its in a bad way Corona wise....stay healthy you two, oove your videos.

[@KombiLife]

thanks, you too Irene

[@blokkever]

About your starting problem, do you already have a hot start relais installed? type2.com/bartnik/images/relay.gif This will help a lot as the solenoid current does not have to pass through all the wiring to the front and the ignition switch.

[@KombiLife]

not yet

[@brayanjuarez8964]

Nicely done happy travels

[@SeasideVanlife]

A sailers trick is to tie cork to keys/cameras/phones etc, which means they float. Big hugs, must be depressing to lose not only the camera but the footage :(

[@SeasideVanlife]

Side note, there is a guy who pulls stuff out of Venice canals, he has a KZbin channel I think. Maybe he could find it for you?

[@annemansfield8266]

Amazing!! Venice... a dream come true!! 😊🌎❤️

[@DroneFoxIreland]

Another great video. I love Italy so much too. I admire your video making skills and clip timing. Brilliant work. I am learning to make videos for KZbin myself. I will subscribe now and like ❤️

[@johnkempf1808]

You were in Germany. Boomerangs home. Best place to find parts in the world.

[@hardwatermaniac]

WD-40 wont work but some coka-cola would get that off quick lmaooo

[@ronja988]

You guys still in Italy? Quick tip on pronunciation: the gn in Italian is much like the ñ in Spanish. So Bagno = baño 😊

[@KombiLife]

thanks for that.

[@cathrinagroiss604]

I am just catching up, but yeah. It should sound like BAHN-yo Vin-YOH-ni

[@westaussie9497]

DON'T criticise Leah,Ben! So what. The Go Pro got dropped. It is replaceable. Thank you your guide. Very informative.

[@kenleach2516]

Nice watching

[@tonyanderson191]

Note to self attach go pro with a tether to my wrist.

[@limdog5000]

"It's pretty dead!" probably not the best choice of words for right now.

[@KombiLife]

😬

[@inx17]

What's the name of this campsite near Venice? Looks familiar, must have been there but cannot remember the name. Safe travels!

[@tonyronco4040]

Ok ... have to ask: what’s up with the translucent faces that pop up at 13:53?

[@philiphicks1273]

Seems a bit haunted?

[@karencavalier7557]

Was beginning to think I was the only one that saw them!

[@crici.k]

You're in venice now? Cool! I could tell my cousin to say hi for me 😂

[@techydude]

Microwaves (low-GHz range) doesnt pass thru more than a few millimeters of water :-(

[@BigFireDave]

That positraction rear axel really comes in handy doesnt it! 8-)

[@KombiLife]

ha ha - sure does. I was wondering if someone would notice that 😁

[@kpdvw]

A new starer motor with a new solenoid should solve the starting problem, In Western VW parts are readily available!

[@tophatter15]

An amazing city. Love it!!.,

[@bobaloo2012]

Dont rev that cold engine when it starts, bad bad bad for it, let it idle til it warms up a minute.

[@philtripe]

you have to rev carbureted engines from the start, 1 it gets the oil moving and 2 a half warm start can be a battery draining experience that results in a flooded carburetor

[@e-curb]

@@philtripe The engine in Boomerang is fuel injected.

[@masterleatel]

Radio frequencies don't work through water

[@ianbray8687]

Heay Leah, from one Aussie to another.. shit happens. Don't strees about the Go-Pro!

[@Stoic-of-Rome]

A little piece of twine saves a gopro every time.

[@RetiredLovingIt]

Venice looks amazing!🤗

[@renerebe]

Safe travels

[@mfisaac]

Stay safe and keep enjoying the journey. It’s too bad about the camera but still just gear. How much are they worth? I don’t have much but I’d chip in. Still want to help you on a regular basis but maybe for now I could help with one thing. Keep up the great work!

[@KombiLife]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Seven95Seven]

Wish these were longer 😊

[@RMJ1984]

Some day in the far far future, people will come across the long lost Kombi life drone and the Kombi life go pro and we will get lost of deleted scenes! :P well one can hope.

[@betzaidavazquez5579]

Beautiful !!, Thanks for sharing 💕

[@funkyjones]

How about using a tether on the next GoPro?

[@seeyou1812]

Leah if Ben is mean to you over the lost go pro let us know .

[@FurgoNorte]

Good vídeo!

[@celticwarrior777]

appeal for a local diver. should always have your go pro fixed.might be able to get a volunteer to go in find it with diving equipement.expensive silly mistake. always should be tied onto something. round the neck etc

[@nicolemayer1671]

Alaska is too cute!

[@teddyr7901]

So where is the time machine the DeLorean

[@stephanegenest6793]

At 13.59 min a glitch appears on your video, its a witch!?

[@1stcornerstonerealty1stcor69]

Maybe just check the connections to see if they've been rusting

[@S3thc0n]

The reason you couldn't download the footage is that water absorbs the radiation. Think about how your microwave heats the food via the water molecules. Same exact thing, except a lot less radiation and a lot more water.

[@claudiamedina1742]

Get a magnet and fish for it. You may find it..

[@1stcornerstonerealty1stcor69]

Put in a hard to start relay

[@alisav8394]

Woah, woah, there's also a story that quarantine was invented in Dubrovnik, Croatia!

[@KombiLife]

I actually think that might be true

[@paolodonzellini1911]

you was so close to my home!!

[@padidazg.1166]

I think it is not allowed to swim in the canals and fine is more expensive than GoPro (about $800). So, it was unfortunate!

[@KombiLife]

yikes, can you imagine if that had been the end result!

[@doughknuts]

What is the reason people are leaving Venice?

[@ComputerBoyc-boy]

I from the UK in the south.

[@randomplaces597]

Are you still in Italy? I'm in Napoli at the moment

[@aaronnicholson8470]

Dummy cord... lol